Today's brides find themselves wanting both a tie to
traditions and a wedding that reflects their unique view of life. Our brides have shared their concerns and
wishes with our consultants over the years and this is what we have learned
from them.
*It's the bride's big day. That's true, it is a big day for her. The bride is the centerpiece and every bride
is beautiful. But wielding that concept
can easily slip into "It's all about me and what I want"
mentality. When in fact, a wedding is
"our" big day. The bride
wouldn't be a bride without the groom and he would not be a groom without his
bride. This is a day to celebrate the
couple and the new family they are creating.
A wedding is the union of two families and this event is a celebration
of that reality.
*Guests need favors. They really don't need to take home a
box of candy, or flower seeds, nor are they likely to plant a tree that they
got from a wedding (the parents of the bride may or the couple may). Most guests would prefer to nibble on wedding
cake at the reception and not carry a slice home in a beautifully wrapped
package. Really think through the whole
concept of favors. If you love gifting
guests, go for it and find the perfect picture frame or monogrammed bottle of
wine or handmade truffles. But guests
don't need a gift.
*The groom can't see me before the
ceremony. Yes he can! Especially if you have multiple venues to
drive to as part of the wedding day plans.
More and more couples complain that the day goes by in a haze as both
bride and groom seek out guests and go from event to event. Some of the most meaningful time couples have
spent is time together before the wedding.
Dressed in their wedding garb, they take the time to be together, to
contemplate what they are about to do and to relish in their love for each
other. He will think the bride is
beautiful in her gown whether he sees her before she walks down the aisle or as
she does.
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